Dan Mullen Ushers In New Era At UNLV Football

Dan Mullen, former SEC coach and ESPN analyst, has taken over as head coach of the UNLV Rebels football team following their successful 11-3 season. Mullen is leveraging Las Vegas's business and entertainment scene, engaging local leaders about the benefits of hosting major playoff games in the city. Both Mullen and SEC transfer Jake Pope aim to instill a professional, winning culture at UNLV, aspiring to elevate the program within the Mountain West Conference. Despite being picked second to Boise State in the preseason poll, Mullen stresses daily improvement and building a championship mindset. The 2025 schedule features three bye weeks, offering a unique rhythm to the season. UNLV opens their campaign on August 23 at Allegiant Stadium against Idaho State.